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Lubia Polo

Basmati rice layers with green beans, beef, tomato paste, and warm spices in a hearty Persian pilaf.

Hard⏱️ 2 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 5~510 kcal🇮🇷 Iranian🌍 Full translation

25 min prep 70 min cook 30 min rest

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Timeline

Total 2 h 5 min

Prep25 min
Resting/Marinating30 min
Cooking1 h 10 min

Ingredients

5 servings

Quick:

2.5 cup(~500 ml) Basmati rice
500 g Diced beef
500 g Green beans
1 Onion
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Tomato paste
1 tsp(~5 ml) Turmeric
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cinnamon
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cumin
4 tbsp(~60 ml) Vegetable oil
1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper

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Instructions

1
Wash the rice and soak it in salted water for 30 minutes.
30 min
30:00
2
Cut the green beans into 2 cm pieces.
3
Soften the onion in vegetable oil for 5 minutes.
5 min
05:00
4
Add the beef and sear for 8 minutes.
8 min
08:00
5
Add the tomato paste, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, salt, black pepper, and beans.
6
Add half a cup of water and cook the filling for 25 minutes.
25 min
25:00
7
Boil the rice for 6 minutes, keeping it firm, and drain.
6 min
06:00
8
Layer the rice and beef-bean filling in the pot.
9
Steam the lubia polo over low heat for 35 minutes and serve.
35 min
35:00

💡 Tip: Keeping the beef and bean mixture from being too watery prevents the rice from turning mushy while it steams.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with Shirazi salad and plain pickles without yogurt.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~510

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 22%Carbs 56%Fat 22%

GI 10 · Low GIGL 7 · Low GL

Sugar

Fiber

1471mg

Sodium

7.1g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

8/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

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FAQ

How many servings does Lubia Polo make?
This recipe serves 5.
How long does Lubia Polo take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 70 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 125 minutes in total.
Is Lubia Polo difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Lubia Polo have?
Approximately 510 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 72g, fat: 13g.
Is Lubia Polo allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.
Which cuisine does Lubia Polo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Iranian cuisine.
How many ingredients does Lubia Polo need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
Is Lubia Polo filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Wash the rice and soak it in salted water for 30 minutes.

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